74.6k views
4 votes
A model of a skyscraper was made by an architect. the model was 15 inches high. if the architect used a scale of 2 inches representing 160 feet what would be the actual height of the building

User Iaomw
by
6.8k points

1 Answer

6 votes

Answer:

1200 feet

Explanation:

A scale is a representative faction which can be used to either increase or decrease the size or dimensions of an object.

scale =
(model height)/(actual height)


(2inches)/(160 feet) =
(15 inches)/(actual height)

actual height =
(15 *160)/(2)

=
(2400feet)/(2)

= 1200

actual height = 1200 feet

The actual height of the skyscraper is 1200 feet.

User Jake Warton
by
7.6k points